Few exercises in the United States have gained as much popularity over the past decade as barre fitness. Founded by a Jewish dancer named Lotte Berk who escaped Nazi Germany shortly before the start ...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the air turns crisp and routines settle back into place, Pure Barre, a leading barre brand, is inviting members nationwide to energize their fall with its annual ...

A ballet barre is used for balance and strength building during exercises in the Align Barre Class at Align Pilates in Minneapolis, Minn. mct photo MINNEAPOLIS — A ballet-inspired “barre” workout has ...

FARGO - You don't have to be a ballerina to work out like one. Even if you've never spun or twirled a day in your life, Jamie Smith will have you doing plié squats in no time. Four times a week, the ...

Around 15 years ago, the concept of Barre (a fitness version of ballet training) became popular in commercial fitness centers. The dance-based group workout attracted exercisers across the United ...

I am not opposed to spending big money on fitness. I'm happy to pay for access to pricey reformer pilates studios; I don't buy into the idea that cheap franchise gyms are "just as good" as premium ...

When I first heard the term "barre class" a couple years ago, I was immediately transported back to my days as a baby ballerina, when time at the barre meant plis, stretches that made my hamstrings ...

It's the ballet-inspired workout that burns so good. It would be hard not to have heard the buzz about barre workouts, given that barre studios can be found almost anywhere. Maybe you’ve heard friends ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Torn between using your ClassPass credits on your favorite upbeat barre class or that shake-worthy ...

The new family-friendly dance and fitness studio will offer workout classes blending dance, yoga, pilates and barre techniques alongside child care offerings.